Treatment for heel pain plantar fasciitis?

We can help- discover BOOST PHYSIO’s approach to Treatment for heel pain plantar fasciitis.

Firstly Diagnosis! If you have several of these 8 common symptoms, you may have Plantar Fasciitis and you would benefit from our Treatment approach for heel pain plantar fasciitis.

  1. I have pain underneath my heel when I walk or stand.
  2. I have pain under my heel when I stand up out of bed in the morning.
  3. I get a burning pain under my heel or in the sole of my foot when standing and walking.
  4. Wearing very flat shoes with no heel and no arch support aggravates the pain under my heel.
  5. Shoes with a hard heel aggravate my pain.
  6. When I wear a shoe with a bit of a heel it helps alleviate my pain.
  7. When I wear a shoe with good cushioning and better support it eases my heel pain.
  8. The underside of my heel is very tender to the touch.

 

If this sounds like you, you probably have plantar fasciitis/ fasciopathy. This is a very treatable condition, unfortunately if left alone and not managed correctly the condition can become very stubborn and chronic- so act early with these quick easy self remedies. Learn more about Treatment for heel pain plantar fasciitis below.

 

 

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We are sharing these guides for you to help you recover from heel pain or plantar fasciopathy (fasciitis). There has been a shift in terminology from “plantar fasciitis” to “plantar fasciopathy”. This change reflects a better understanding of the condition involving degenerative changes in the plantar fascia, such as microtears and tissue breakdown. Read about Treatment options for heel pain plantar fasciitis below.

Swiss Cottage NW3 Physiotherapist Cormac Clarke

How BOOST PHYSIO Treats Plantar Fasciitis

We take a comprehensive and hands-on approach to treating plantar fasciitis. Your physiotherapist will assess your foot biomechanics, walking pattern, muscle tightness, and any contributing lifestyle factors. Your personalised treatment plan may include:

1. Education and Activity Advice

  • Understanding your condition and expected recovery timeline

  • Guidance on footwear, orthotics, and activity modification

  • Advice to avoid aggravating factors while staying mobile

2. Manual Therapy

  • Deep tissue and soft tissue massage to the plantar fascia, calf muscles, and Achilles tendon

  • Joint mobilisations for the ankle and foot to restore normal movement

  • Trigger point release and passive stretching of tight structures

3. Exercise Rehabilitation

  • Stretching programme for the plantar fascia, Achilles tendon, and calf muscles

  • Strengthening exercises for the foot, ankle, and lower limb

  • Progressive loading to stimulate healing and tissue resilience

4. Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

  • Evidence-based treatment for chronic plantar fasciitis

  • Helps stimulate healing, reduce pain, and break down scar tissue

  • Often effective when other treatments have not worked

5. Acupuncture / Dry Needling

  • Can be used to reduce local inflammation and muscle tightness

  • Useful for stubborn or chronic pain patterns

6. Taping and Orthotics

  • Taping to offload the plantar fascia and support the foot arch

  • Referral for custom or off-the-shelf insoles to improve foot biomechanics

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Why Choose BOOST PHYSIO?

✅ Expert physiotherapists experienced in foot and heel pain
✅ Effective, evidence-based treatment plans
✅ On-site Shockwave Therapy available
✅ 9 London locations with early morning and evening appointments
✅ Trusted by GPs, podiatrists, and foot & ankle surgeons

Don’t Let Heel Pain Hold You Back

Plantar fasciitis is treatable—especially when caught early. With expert physiotherapy, most people make a full recovery without needing injections or surgery.

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